Bacchus Marsh Notes on Water, Trees and Poetry
In Bacchus Marsh as 1884 era debates on water supply rose amid dry weather and low grain prices. The piece laments Pyke's Creek insufficiency, urges Werribee diversion and Exford storage, and recalls a 1884 debate on planting trees with council action and a 50 trees for £1 plan. It also highlights local poetry by P K O’Hara and J B O’Hara celebrating Greendale and bacchic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter
Edinburgh University
J. H. Bowser
Wangsratia
Boreas
Knox
John Knox
Lerderderg
Werriboo
Breen
Werribee
Pyke's Creek
Lerderberg
Exford
Pyke’s Creek
Thi Town
Shire Council
Myruiong
T. G. Pearce
Madingley Bridge
Dickie
Stamford Hill
Henry Stevenson
Stevenson
P. K. O'Hara
Bacchus Marsh
Greendale
J. B. O'Hara
Bacchus Marsh Court Sees Licenses Transferred and Theft Case
On Thursday Sept 7 the Bacchus Marsh Court approved three hotel license transfers in Sunbury from Millett to Hilda Millett, Winter to Millett, and McGrath to Mary Ford. In a separate matter F B Manning v James Vincent Cain, goods and £16 6d in dispute. Police charged youths John Armstrong and John Buckley of Darley with stealing ball bags valued £18 from Wm Telford and an additional £10 note. Armstrong admitted bag thefts and Buckley sold bags to Pearce Bros. Both were released on recognizance after judges urged leniency. Armstrong’s £10 note charge adjourned for 3 months.
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Bacchus Marsh Court
Mesars
W. W. Harrie
Bat W. Lyle
W. Grant
P's
Sunbury
Rupertswood Hotel
Thomas Millett
Hilda Millett
Royal Hotel
Susay Winter
Ball Court Hotel
Hanorah McGrath
Mary Ford
F. B. Manning
James Vincent Cain
Armstrong
Jie
Fyffe
P.M
Mr. Fyffe
Francis Louie Pearce
Frederick Charles Pearce
Pearce Bros
Buckley
Exford Weir
Telford
Alexander Kennedy
Fyfe
Myrmong Butter Factory Debate Urges Cooperative Action
A letter to the editor argues for the Myrmong district as a strong dairying area and laments the current state of the cooperative Butter Factory. The writer urges shareholders to resolve grievances and work together to avoid closure, noting that a functioning factory boosts local property values.
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Emprase
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Hosts Second Spoon Match
Today Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club members compete for the second spoon donated by Private Tom Grant. Contestants fire seven shots at 200 and 300 yards. The Dunlop Rubber Company Lag Club visits next Saturday the 16th for a 500 and 600 yard match, with 12 men on the line.
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Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club
Tom Grant
Dunlop Rubber Company
Bacchus Marsh
W. P. Grant
H. L. Simon
J. E. Tracey
British Spirit Rallying Against German Threats in War Talk
A Bacchus Marsh lecture by Professor Mudd portrayed Germany as a spider weaving a web to trap Britain. He praised British resolve, cited naval grandeur, and warned that Belgian resistance and Allied mobilization would thwart Kaiser plans. The talk lauded British Navy, Churchillian resolve, and common citizens' sacrifice, framing the war as a moral stand against German aggression.
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Mudd
Bacchus Marsh Methdist
Methodist Home Missions
Jesus Christ
Old Mudd
Germany
France
Russia
Paris
Lord Kitchener
Suez Canaj
England
Kaiser
Zeppelin
London
Villian
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club Shoot Winners Honored
At the last shoot ex-President C. Wills presented two medals donated by himself and by E. B. Manning. F. B. Manning won one medal, Bro. Akers won the other. Both recipients acknowledged the trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wills
F. B. Manning
E. B. Manning
Bro. Akers
CROUPY CHILDREN AND RELIEF CLAIMS FOR REMEDY
Croupy children easily catch colds with a hoarse tone as the first sign. The text promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Cough Paregoric as producing quick relief and preventing full attacks, with local sales references.
Butcher Mr E J Ford Closes Bacchus Marsh Shop
Public notice states E J Ford of Bacchus Marsh has closed his butcher shop for a few days due to circumstances beyond his control. He urges town customers to obtain their needs from Simpson & Co., while outside district deliveries will continue from Simpson & Co’s shop.
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E. J. Ford
Bacchus Marsh
Messrs. Simpson & Co
Letters from the Atlantic Soldier Sailor Diary
A quartermaster sergeant writes from mid Atlantic on a sunny July day aboard a cruiser. He notes six weeks at sea with drills, growing strength, and wireless news from the Allies 1600 miles away. A distant steamer under a cruiser triggers suspense before the white ensign and Union Jack appear overhead. The censor looms as another constant aboard.
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A. T. Ozsins
M.P
Atlantic
McGrath
Japan
Pyke's Creek Reservoir Water Figures Report
The report lists full supply and present supply figures for Pyke's Creek Reservoir with gauge heights and volumes. It notes full supply at 78 feet yielding 14 850 acre feet and present supply at 25 feet with 2 029 acre feet. Last weekly return shows lift at nil and output nil.
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Gememimion
Bacchus Marsh 1916 Weather Reading Summary
Observations from Bacchus Marsh Station cover a week ending September 7 1916. Readings note scanty rainfall and agricultural distress with a wintry pattern and low temperatures. Bass Patenea and others report limited data and inconsistent measurements.
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Win
Bass
Patenea
Anda
Bacchus Marsh Calendar of Upcoming Events
Listing of community happenings includes a Red Cross dance on Wednesday September 13 at Bacchus Marsh. A Christ Church Melton tea meeting and concert on Friday September 15. Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Show on Wednesday October 25. Ministering 1 Children's League American Tea at Bacchus Marsh on Saturday October 28.
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Red Cross
Christ Church
Melton
Children's League American
Clearing Sales and Markets on Upcoming Thursdays
Campbell and Sons schedule a clearing sale at Exford Weir on September 15 followed by L A Fairbairn and Co clearing sale for Mr Whale at Bacchus Marsh on September 9 and Bacchus Marsh market on September 14. Manly's properties at Roweley and Ballan market at Oatmeal occur on September 21 and 14 respectively. Boil half a pint of oatmeal in salted water, cook, mix with milk and flour then bake. Woods' Peppermint for coughs and a general health claim are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Sons
Exford Weir
L. A. Fairbairn & Co
Whale
Bacchus Marsh
Manly
Roweley
Melton Roll of Honor Unveiled at State School
Roll of Honor unveiled at Melton State School lists 34 old pupils and many names from the local community. The document commemorates those who served with several names repeated in both sections and ends with a call to correct omissions.
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Melton State School
J_ Minns
Jas.pa
Or McPherson
Lang
W. Dodemaide
W. Whiteside
F. Coburn
C. Moulsdale
E. Moulsdale
R. Pratt
D. Pratt
M. Pratt
Paint Farm Buildings and the Value of Finishing Touches
The article argues paint on farm buildings adds value and perceived finish, likening it to varnish on a piano. It notes that painted structures look complete and may attract buyers, suggesting paint acts as weather insurance and enhances pride, with spring as a prompt to repaint and maintain improvements.
How to Choose a Quality Milk Cow Bull
The key to raising good cows is selecting a superior bull. Seek pure breds with proven maternal lines and strong milk records. An extra ten pounds invested in a bull with good lineage pays off by higher milk output. avoid bulls with unclear maternal records. When fitting a tank in a car with gasoline, ensure safe stopping.
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Frst
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Bacchus Maree
W. Wrens
Aurora
J.B. O'H
Myrmong Butter Factory
Myrmong
Bacchus Marsh Gun Club
Croupy
W. Grant Moros
Haoohas Mar
A. Oomban
Wenig
Royal Pictures
Pyke's Creek Reservoir
Morton
Miss Ryan
W. Grant Morton
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Moss
the People's Tailor
Grant St
Melton Roll OF Honor
Arthur Baker
William Black
Sydney Best
James Bourke
George Close
Geo. Hogg
Owen Jurd
John Minna
Alan Lachmund
Lewis Norton
Jas. Hornbuckle
Wm. Kelly
Clive Kelly
Donald Matheson
Geo. Morris
Dau. McPherson
Robert McPherson
O'Callaghan
John O'Callaghan
T. O'Callaghan
Edward Carew
Henry Sawyer
Percy Stubbs
Ernest Minne
Harold Black
Wm. Graham
E. H. Barclay
Geo. Ware
Robert Burton
Wmn. Burton
Frank Neal
John Neal
Keith Neal
Chas
Moulsdale
T. Keating
John Farrell
J. Dalwood
Pepa
Bea
Victoria
Riverina
Federal Capital Area
Prics
Oes Shilling
Sctethye
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